Would you please help cheer me up?

[redqueen]

I'm so frickin depressed... CAFTA passing... this... and to top it off, I met an otherwise progressive if not outright liberal Californian who I thought I liked a lot, who thinks women are inferior to men... seriously.

*sigh*

:(

[Zuni]

1. Hi RQ

you are a very beautiful woman

:loveya:

[redqueen]

4. Aww...

thanks. :hug:

[Democracy White]

2. Oh poor thing!!!

I think we are all going through depression about this stuff :hug: but we will get over it.

Dee

[redqueen]

7. Thanks, Dee

:loveya:

Every time I think things are looking up (recent CA Diebold news)... something else happens to convince me otherwise.

[Democracy White]

18. It's always like that...

something cheers you up and then boom!!! something's gotta drag you down.

It' always happen to me... I can be in a good mood about something, smiling, just happy and then I get home or my dad gets home and he has to get on me about something and then I'm in a pissy mood the rest of the evening and depressed.

Always happens, I can't escape my depression.

I don't think that there ever has been a period of time (unless I am manic but that isn't always the case) where I have ever felt truly happy.

Dee

[redqueen]

84. Awww...

I guess when you look at it that way, none of us ever will be... but then we'll never be truly unhappy either, so it all works out.

:pals:

[Democracy White]

89. Yeah that true...

still I don't think I will be happier until I move out of my dad's house which will be forever since I am not in a position to move right now finacially.

Dee

[kedrys]

3. Sorry you're having a bum day

I love you anyway. :hug: :loveya:

[redqueen]

12. Thanks.

:loveya:

[Shell Beau]

5. Aw, cheer up! Here have a hug.

:hug: :pals: B-)

[redqueen]

13. Thanks.

:loveya:

[WCGreen]

6. Come on ove tho the Cocktail party and have a ball....

[redqueen]

22. I should!

Why'd I go into GD and LBN anyway? :scared: ;)

[WCGreen]

60. That's the spirit Sister....

In true William Powell lingo....

[pitohui]

8. patrick buchanan consider the source

the sky is always falling sez he, let him worry and stress his fellow travelers on the dark side

as for the man, you gotta kiss a lot of frogs to find the prince

[redqueen]

33. Well it seems to be backed up... that it's from Cheney.

I was just shocked a progressive could think such things. :(

[enigmatic]

Here you go

:hug:

[redqueen]

34. Thanks!

:hug:

[SouthoftheBorderPaul]

9. Sorry 'bout your friend

Sounds like he's stuck in the Bronze Age.

You'll find another...but better! :7

[redqueen]

35. Hahaha...

well I'm not exactly lookin for a partner... but I know you're right regardless. :)

[GOPisEvil]

10. Advice inside.

Get some Sleater-Kinney (All Hands On The Bad One is a good choice), turn it up LOUD and rock out. Corin Tucker screaming at the top of her lungs is quite therapeutic for me, it might be for you, too.

I'm sorry you've had a shitty week. Someone who thinks men sre superior to women? Oh, good lord...:hug:

[SouthoftheBorderPaul]

15. You're no rock 'n roll fun!

Like a piece of art that no one can touch!

Great album. Juts bought the Woods two days ago. Far out!

[GOPisEvil]

19. See my earworm du jour thread.

:)

[redqueen]

36. *sigh* I know!

:hug:

You have such excellent taste! I love ya, fellow Texan. :loveya:

[GOPisEvil]

53. Awww...

:loveya:

[terrya]

11. I'm sorry, redqueen.

A lot of stupid crap in the world, isn't there? It is depressing sometimes.

:hug: You're among friends here. I hope that cheers you up a bit. :-)

Terry

[redqueen]

37. Awww

Thanks, terrya!

:hug:

It does cheer me up... a lot... it's why I turned to my fellow Lounge Lizards. :)

[nothingshocksmeanymore]

14. What made you think he was otherwise progressive and liberal if he's

a male supremacist? There's NOTHING progressive about that. That's REGRESSIVE!

I mean if he supports labor rights (for men) and opposes the war, that makes him practical not liberal. Liberal comes from the word libre which means free...sounds like what needs to be freed on him is his mind. Cheer up..you dumped him :D

[WCGreen]

17. ME Drag Knuckle on Ground....

Me Think Woman don't think like Grog....

Me Think they like to hear enviromentalism stuff...

[nothingshocksmeanymore]

20. Me think you a big nut! :)

[CaliforniaPeggy]

30. Hey there, you do NOT knuckle drag!

You are NOT Grog! Good grief! What is this, a ploy for sympathy? Get a grip, for heaven's sake...

Yes, environmental stuff is good; but not for making women think that you're not Grog!

:kick: :pals:

[redqueen]

39. hahahahahahaha

Awww fuck... :rofl:

[redqueen]

38. I didn't know...

I mean... it had come up in a previous convo, but he was so over the top and contrary... and his other views seem so progressive... that I figured he was just being argumentative and silly... I should've taken it seriously.

But honestly... I just can't wrap my head around it! It's not that he supports workers rights only for men... he just thinks women are inferior because they lack killer instinct (for defense), and have been subjugated by men for millennia... you know... that "why didn't they rise up?" bullshit.

Heh... we were only friends... former friends.

[nothingshocksmeanymore]

43. So you should have beat the shit out of him then killed him

in order to change his mind :D

[redqueen]

44. .

:rofl:

:yourock:

Oooh... no... now I'm having evil thoughts!

:evilgrin:

[nothingshocksmeanymore]

52. Or you could have said "You're wrong!"

then stabbed him multiple times...

[redqueen]

85. *takes notes*

hahah j/k

[enigmatic]

86. He said THAT?

That's pretty crazy; you don't need people like him in your life.

[redqueen]

88. Truly.

He gave me shit for "not being able to be friends with anyone that disagrees with you"... ugh.

I told him I can be friends with *true* conservatives (not bush supporters, though)... but NEVER with bigots of ANY stripe.

[dajoki]

16. i have a wife and two daughters...

and i know for a fact that women are the superior gender. i hope you start feeling better!!:pals:

[redqueen]

40. Thank you!

:hug:

[CaliforniaPeggy]

21. I always think of the song "Momma said there'd be days like this, there'd

be days like this, Momma said..." whenever I feel bad about what a lousy place our country is in right now, and for the forseeable future. And it helps me cheer up a little...Maybe it'll cheer you up a little bit as well? I sure hope so...

BTW, I loved your pic in the most recent photo thread! You are a stunning looking woman, and any man who can't see that and how smart you are does NOT deserve you!

You are among friends here! And we all care about you....

:loveya:

[redqueen]

42. Awwwww!

DUers are THE BEST!

Thanks, CaliforniaPeggy... coming from you, that's high praise indeed!

:loveya:

[swag]

23. Well, you already know about this:

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=102x1662813

and this effort is doing quite well:

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=104x4213704

and there are some other good things and interesting ideas and news items floating around today.

on edit: this article, for example, which was posted about in another thread this morning:

http://villagevoice.com/news/0531,perlstein,66378,2.html

Sorry your new acquaintance has a bit of the troglodyte in him/her, but everybody's a bag of worms. Have some deep breaths, shoulder rolls, a nice walk in the sun if you can.

Be good to yourself.

[redqueen]

48. That OH news hits the spot!

:yourock:

:loveya:

Thanks for the great advice, swag... you're wonderful. :)

[swag]

65. You're wonderful too, sister.

I hope you have a great weekend.

[Jessica]

24. Sorry to hear you're blue ...

"The old idea that man was made for himself, and woman for him, that he is the oak, she the vine, he the head, she the heart, he the great conservator of wisdom . . . she of love, will be reverently laid aside with other long since exploded philosophies of the ignorant past."
-- Susan B. Anthony

It's truly amazing that after so many years, this quote can still resonate. Just remember - life without him will be much better than life would have been with him. Hope you feel better :hug:

[redqueen]

49. Awww... thanks.

Not a romantic partner... was just what I thought was a friend...

Thanks for the quote... :hug:

[LynneSin]

25. I think you need this....

[redqueen]

50. Are you psychic?!

I looked at and kicked that thread a little bit ago... you're spot on!

:D

[Wapsie B]

26. Women are inferior to men?

I should say not, especially not you. :)

Talk about having issues..........

:hug:

[redqueen]

51. MAJOR issues...

I don't even wanna know...

:hug:

[jane_pippin]

27. I find monkey pictures do well to cheer people up

:grouphug:

[LynneSin]

29. Like this picture of Bush showing off his musical talents....

[jane_pippin]

31. hahah. Awesome.

[redqueen]

61. Awwwww... so cute!

Thank you!

:hug:

[no name no slogan]

28. oh no

:hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug:

i think my friday hug thread has sank to page 5 by now, but I saved a few extra for you!

:pals:

[redqueen]

62. And I do thank you for it.

:hug:

[no name no slogan]

87. anytime, sweetie

you've got a friend :pals:

[Lone_Star_Dem]

32. The good news is, it's Friday!

Put this week behind you and dive into the weekend, it's time to recharge your batteries.

Being from California I can tell you we have our fair share of buttheads out there, too. I'm sorry you met one. :hug:


Here... Have some dancing bunnies, they make me smile.

[SuperWonk]

41. You are a wonderful person,

and doggone it... people like you!

[redqueen]

63. Yeah ... thank goodnes!

Geez... you're not kiddin about CA buttheads... WTF?! :o

[khashka]

45. As Mark Morford said

All this crap is proof that the Divine Feminine is manifesting again. All those assholes wouldn't be so angry and awful and progressives wouldn't be trashing women if they weren't scared. And when they get scared it means something divinely juicy is afoot.

The Goddess is back and ,boy, is she pissed!

Khash, grinning.

[redqueen]

64. Ooooooh I frickin love you!

I have thoughts like that sometimes, too... thanks for the reminder!

:loveya:

[Beware the Beast Man]

46. Of course, RQ.

:hug:

[redqueen]

68. Thanks...

:hug:

[DrGonzoLives]

47. Here you go

[redqueen]

69. Ohhhkaaaay...

:hi:

[plcdude]

54. here ya go

What do men and mascara have in common?
They both run at the first sign of emotion.

What do men and pantyhose have in common?
They either cling, run, or don't fit right in the crotch!

What do you instantly know about a well-dressed man?
His wife is good at picking out clothes.

What has eight arms and an IQ of 60?
Four guys watching a football game.

What is the difference between a sofa and a man watching Monday Night Football?
The sofa doesn't keep asking for beer.

What is the difference between men and women?
A woman wants one man to satisfy her every need. A man wants every woman to satisfy his one need.

[plcdude]

55. and more

How are husbands like lawn mowers?
They're hard to get started, they emit noxious odors, and half the time they don't work.

How do men define a "50/50" relationship?
We cook-they eat; we clean-they dirty; we iron-they wrinkle.

How do men exercise on the beach?
By sucking in their stomachs every time they see a bikini.

How do you get a man to stop biting his nails?
Make him wear shoes.

How do you keep your husband from reading your e-mail?
Rename the mail folder "Instruction Manuals."

How does a man show he's planning for the future?
He buys two cases of beer instead of one.

How is Colonel Sanders like the typical male?
All he's concerned with is legs, breasts and thighs.

How many men does it take to open a beer?
None. It should be opened by the time she brings it to the couch.

[WCGreen]

57. Grog Like this poster....

BE Grog Friend...

[redqueen]

70. ahahah

That last one looks like it belongs on the "other" list. :)

[pdx_prog]

56. Cheer up m'lady.....

Here's a banner....lol

[redqueen]

71. hahahaha

That's awesome!

Thanks! :yourock:

[plcdude]

58. and still more

How many men does it take to screw in a light bulb?
One-He just holds it up there and waits for the world to revolve around him.

How many men does it take to screw in a light bulb?
Three. One to screw in the bulb, and two to listen to him brag about the screwing part.

How many men does it take to tile a bathroom?
Two. If you slice them very thinly.

What did God say after creating man?
I can do so much better.

What do most men consider a gourmet restaurant?
Any place without a drive-up window.

What do you call a handcuffed man?
Trustworthy.

What does it mean when a man is in your bed gasping for breath and calling your name?
You didn't hold the pillow down long enough.

What do you call a man with half a brain?
Gifted.

What do you do with a bachelor who thinks he's God's gift to women?
Exchange him.

What makes a man think about a candlelight dinner?
A power failure.

What should you give a man who has everything?
A woman to show him how to work it.

How can you tell when a man is well hung?
When you can just barely slip your finger in between his neck and the noose.

Why do men need instant replay on TV sports?
Because after 30 seconds they forget what happened.

[pdx_prog]

59. That makes me feel better for sure....

lol...

:sarcasm:

[Taverner]

66. These always do it for me:

SAMMY PUPPIES

Well, they always do it for me...

[redqueen]

73. YAY!

One can never get enough puppy pics...

Thanks, Tav. :hug:

[GoddessOfGuinness]

67. Don't let the assholes get you down!

Have a beer this afternoon, and go back to educating them tomorrow!
:beer::hug::beer:

[redqueen]

75. I think I'm gonna go see a movie

Hitchhiker's Guide is on at the dollar theater... Yep... and some candy wouldn't hurt! :D

:hug:

[northzax]

72. here you go...

if that doesn't work, check out happynews.com

[redqueen]

77. Hahahahaha

That's great... thanks. :)

[In_The_Wind]

74. sorry redqueen

damn ... now my normal jubilant mood just evaporated

[redqueen]

78. I'm sorry!

That's so not right... I was all cheered up and then I brought you down... dammit!

Hope this helps...

[In_The_Wind]

79. purrrrrfect

I LOVE kittens!



thanks it's a good thing that I'm in the mood to kick some ass until things improve I have quite a large boot collection ... that should help when the poo becomes too deep!

[redqueen]

80. Ooooh that looks sooo tasty!

:9

I'm in a bit of an asskickin mood myself, now. :evilgrin:

[In_The_Wind]

82. GOOD

It does seem like there's a lot of asskickin that needs to be done!

[Ryano42]

76. Here's something extremely cute...

To make you :)

http://www.e-thug.net/

And I am singing to you! :hug:

[redqueen]

83. hehehehe

Awwwww... cute!

:hug:

[bridgit]

81. how bout a little juggling...

hm, guess i'm not much of a juggler either :hi:

[WeRQ4U]

90. Imagine this is the guy your were dating....

Always gives me a giggle. Hope it does for you too.

[youthere]

91. *makes farting noises with armpit*

feel better? :hi: